St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees

09/09/2026

Please remember we are supporting the community , here’s some of what we provide : it’s not just about food 🤝 Our Wrap‑Around Services

Over recent months we have welcomed many new faces. We are privileged to offer far more than food — we are a place of support and connection:
Service Description
✅ Cost of Living Worker Advice & practical help with everyday living costs.
✅ Pathways Worker Guidance with training, skills & routes back into work.
✅ Family Hubs & Family Forum Workers Dedicated support for families.
✅ Hope Hub Support for social isolation & poor mental health.
✅ Warm Welcome Free tea, coffee & warm breakfast available.
✅ Holiday Food Packs Breakfast & lunch packs for children in school holidays .
✅ Baskets of Hope Distributed to local schools & organisations for those in need.
✅ Baby Essentials Bank Nappies, clothes & supplies for families.
✅ Listening & Chaplaincy Service A caring space to talk, with signposting where needed
✅ Community Health Team On‑site basic health checks — date to be confirmed .
✅ Safe Space A welcoming, non‑judgmental place for everyone .

🆘 WE NEED YOUR HELP — SUPPORT ST PAUL’S COMMUNITY PANTRY

Every week over 200 people come through our doors — and need is growing fast.

Financial donations:

• Every £5 provides a full food pack for a family.

• Every £10 restocks our fresh produce for a session.

• One-off or regular gifts — every penny makes a real difference.

✅ Food on the table — feeding over 200+ people each session
✅ More than food — advice, cost-of-living help, family support, Hope Hub, community lunch
✅ Dignity & belonging — a safe, inclusive space for everyone, no exceptions
✅ Local impact — 100% goes straight to people right here in our community
“We try to be good stewards — not hoarding, but sharing — so everyone has enough. But we can’t do this alone. We need you.
No gift is too small, no act of kindness is wasted. Together, we can keep our community fed, supported and hopeful.

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04/09/2026

🎉 St Paul’s Tots — BACK! 🎉

📅 Monday 7th September | ⏰ 10am – 12pm

📍 St Paul’s Tots, St Paul’s Church and Centre , Angerford Ave , NortonLees s8 9bg

💷 £2 per child — includes drink & snack!

✨ Tots is back! ✨

Join us for fun, play, and songs — a warm, friendly space for little ones and their grown-ups.

All welcome — come along and say hello! 💛

13/08/2026

📢 ST PAUL’S COMMUNITY PANTRY — TOMORROW!

⏰ 10:00 AM start

We’re so happy to welcome Alex, our Cost of Living Worker, back to the pantry! 🙌

If you’ve been waiting to speak with him, please come along — he’s here to offer advice, support, and help with whatever you need.

✨ Fresh food • Warm welcome • Free tea & coffee • Support for all

Everyone is very welcome — come say hi, grab some food, and catch up with Alex. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

04/08/2026

✨ St Paul’s Community Pantry — Tomorrow ✨

We have plenty of fresh, wholesome food available tomorrow!

🕘 Opens: 9:30 am

All welcome — come and collect good, nourishing supplies.

Please share this with anyone who may need it. 🙏

09/07/2026

This Sunday we are starting a new sermon series exploring what it means to be the church today.

Why not join us on Sunday at 11?

08/06/2026

Everyone is invited to an evening of music and worship with Outcry on 27th June at 7PM.

There will also be a cake sale to raise funds for South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service.

26/05/2026

St Paul’s Community Pantry: A Beacon of Hope

St Paul’s Community Pantry stands as a vital hub of hope within our community, where every member of our team works tirelessly to sustain and protect this service for those who rely on it. In recent months, however, we have faced real challenges; sourcing surplus food has become increasingly difficult, requiring us to work harder than ever to keep our shelves stocked. To help bridge this gap, we currently hold three separate memberships with FareShare. One of these memberships was generously donated in memory of a loved one and is due to expire soon. When this support ends, we will need to source supplies further up the supply chain — a change that brings new challenges and costs for us to manage.

Yet our work extends far beyond simply providing food parcels to individuals and families. We are proud to host essential wrap-around support right here on site, including a dedicated Cost of Living worker, the Pathways employment service, a Family Forum, connections to local Family Hubs, and access to mental health professionals. We are also a recognised part of local health care: GPs across the area now socially prescribe patients to St Paul’s, particularly to join us for our warm and welcoming community lunch.

Our support reaches further still into the wider community. We deliver food parcels directly to those who cannot easily access us, and we provide special Baskets of Hope for students in local schools who are less well-off. During school holidays, we ensure no child goes hungry by distributing lunch packs, and we offer free breakfast provision to support families every day.

Above all, we are a safe space. We are here to listen, to support, and to treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve. For so many people walking through difficult times, St Paul’s Community Pantry is more than just a service — it is a steady, shining beacon of hope.

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08/05/2026

We are working harder than ever to support everyone facing food poverty — but supermarket surplus has dropped sharply, making it much harder to keep up with demand. To keep providing enough good‑quality food, we rely on FareShare memberships — we currently have three, but their funding is ending soon. We urgently need to secure four memberships to keep going as we do now.

Without your help, we may not be able to continue supporting our community in the same way. Please donate what you can, or share this appeal — every bit helps us keep food on tables for those who need it most.

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12/04/2026

St Paul’s Tots

• When: Mondays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Activities: Stories, crafts, and extra fun for little ones.

• Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and snacks are available.

St Paul’s Community Pantry

• Location: St Paul's Church, Norton Lees Lane / Angerford Avenue, Norton Lees, S8 9BD.

10/04/2026

Community Pantry is more than a food resource; it is a vital lifeline for our neighborhood. We provide a safe space supported by a qualified listener and chaplaincy, ensuring emotional and spiritual care for all.

Our impact is intergenerational. We support young people through their Duke of Edinburgh awards, provide cost-of-living assistance via our worker Alex Marshall, and offer essential family support through our Parent Hub and Forum.

We are a diverse community of volunteers and users dedicated to welcoming everyone, combating loneliness, and supporting those with mental health challenges. We invite you to see firsthand how our pantry serves as a beacon of hope .
Pantry times are 9.30 am Wednesdays and 10 am Fridays with a free community lunch .
Join our Facebook community St Paul’s Community Pantry . We are based at St Paul’s church and centre Angerford Avenue , sheffield s8 9bg .